Let Brilliant Talents Shine Forth (BD Is Lit)

When Keighley's new Mechanics Institute opened in 1825 it was with the aim that 'latent genius may be excited and prompted into action, the dormant abilities of individuals, yet unknown, may be roused, brought to light, for the general good.' At the opening Rev Drury gave a speech in which he expressed hopes "that brilliant talents might be called forth". When I read the account of the opening in the Keighley News a few months ago I felt that the speech had the potential to become a new unofficial motto for Keighley, one that encapsulates our past and celebrates our hopes for the future. In this project I will make this motto in lights  and display it on or near the site of the old Mechanic's Institute.